<ul><li>Milan Kovac, head of engineering for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot programme, has abruptly left the company, creating uncertainty around the AI-powered machines.</li><li>Ashok Elluswamy, head of Tesla's Autopilot teams, will take over responsibility for Optimus following Milan Kovac's departure.</li><li>Tesla's focus on Optimus robots and electric cars' AI-based self-driving features as crucial for its valuation has garnered attention, although these offerings have not yet been released.</li><li>Tesla plans to make a significant number of Optimus robots this year, intending to eventually sell them to consumers, though launch plans have not been announced.</li></ul>

Tesla’s Head Of Optimus Exits Company

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